Service Law - Petitioner's Alleged Illegal Termination and Subsequent Replacement – Petitioner, a Hindi teacher since 1988, allegedly terminated without due process in 1996 – School Management accused of appointing opposite party No.4 without adhering to natural justice principles – Dispute over notification and acknowledgment of termination notices [Paras 1, 2, 4, 8].
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Disciplinary Proceedings – Judicial Officer’s Integrity Questioned – Petitioner, a former Judicial Officer, suspended and prevented from retiring on superannuation due to allegations of involvement in a telephonic conversation regarding financial transactions linked to a criminal case – Charges framed under Rule 17(b) of the Tamil Nadu Civil Services (Discipline and Appeal)...
Mortgagee vs. Licensee Rights Dispute – Petition challenging the approval of sale of mortgaged property at a price below the reserve price set by DRT, treating a licensee as a secured creditor over the mortgagee. [Paras 2, 14-15, 32-34]
Procedural and Factual Background – Mortgage created by Karias in favor of ARCIL (Petitioner), license agreement between Karias and SCB. D...
Matrimonial Law – Divorce by Mutual Consent – Withdrawal of Consent – case concerning the withdrawal of consent for divorce by mutual consent under the Divorce Act was examined. The primary focus was on the validity and effects of withdrawing consent after partial compliance with the terms of a mediation agreement. [Para 2, 3, 13, 20]
Interpretation of Mutual Consent...
Civil Procedure – Execution of Decree – Auction of Property – Court dealt with a revision petition challenging the order of the Addl. Civil Judge (Senior Division), Ferozepur, pertaining to the auction sale of land to satisfy a decree for compensation. The land was attached following a partly decreed suit for recovery due to a death caused by the petitioner and others. [Para 1, 2...
Civil Procedure – Right to Lead Evidence – Grant of Final Opportunity – whether the petitioner should be granted a final opportunity to present evidence after multiple adjournments. The Court emphasized the importance of the right to lead evidence as part of natural justice and fair play. [Para 6, 10]
Judicial Discretion in Grant of Opportunities – exercised &n...
Pensionary Benefits – Judicial Service – Inclusion of Service as High Court Judge – issue of including the service period of a former District Judge, later appointed as a High Court Judge, for the computation of pensionary benefits. The court examined whether the break in service between her tenure as District Judge and High Court Judge affects her pension entitlements under the ...
Customs Law – Valuation of Imported Goods – Assessment and Penalties – The Supreme Court addressed the dispute over the valuation of imported camera stabilizer devices and the applicability of penalties under the Customs Act, 1962. The Court scrutinized the adjudication process, the comparison of the imported goods with previous imports, and the determination of assessable value ...
Property Dispute – Mortgage Deed's Validity – Challenged in first appeal under Section 96 CPC – Hetram Sahu (Appellant/Defendant No.1) contesting trial court's decree declaring the mortgage deed as null and void, and ordering return of property possession – Allegations of fraud in execution of mortgage deed instead of rent deed. [Paras 1-2]
Evidence and...
Lease Agreement and Dispute – Plaintiffs (lessors) filed suit for recovery of khas possession and mesne profit due to defendants’ (lessees) failure to vacate property post-lease expiry – Lease initially granted for 30 years with renewal clause for 21 years – Dispute over whether lease renewal was properly exercised [Paras 1, 2].
Application under Order XII Rule...